I asked it to make Cypherpunk’s Manifesto for modern era. It gave the following:
In an increasingly connected society in the age of advanced technology, privacy remains a necessary condition for maintaining freedom and openness. Privacy is not equivalent to hiding; it is about controlling personal information. A private matter is something one doesn't want to share with the world, while a secret is something one wants to keep from everyone. Privacy means having the power to choose what to reveal and when to reveal it.
In a world where data has become a commodity, each interaction leaves a digital footprint. In this landscape, the right to share one's experiences and memories should remain unviolated. Free speech, even more so than privacy, is a cornerstone of an open society. The advent of advanced communication technologies has facilitated the sharing of information, creating a world where privacy can easily be compromised.
To safeguard privacy, we must ensure that every participant in a transaction only possesses the necessary information for completing the transaction. In many cases, personal identity is not required. Anonymity should be possible and encouraged where feasible, as it is an integral part of maintaining privacy.
In this era, privacy in an open society demands anonymous transaction systems. Just as cash served this purpose in the past, now digital currencies, blockchains, and other decentralized technologies fulfill this role. Anonymity is not about maintaining secrets, but about empowering individuals to reveal their identities at their discretion - this is the essence of privacy.
Privacy in our society also necessitates advanced encryption. If I communicate something, I want it to be heard only by those I intend to hear it. Without encryption, privacy is impossible. Thus, strong encryption signifies a strong desire for privacy. The ability to prove one's identity while maintaining default anonymity requires digital signatures and other cryptographic techniques.
We cannot rely on governments, corporations, or other large entities to grant us privacy. Often, it benefits them to gather and use our data. We must, therefore, defend our own privacy. We need to build systems that allow anonymous transactions, using the tools technology provides us - cryptography, anonymous communication networks, digital signatures, and digital currencies.
Today's Cypherpunks are committed to building these systems. They are defending privacy using code, creating software that stands as a bulwark against invasions of privacy. This code is shared openly, allowing all to use, learn from, and improve it. It is a global endeavor, beyond the reach of any single authority to control or shut down.
Cypherpunks oppose regulations on encryption, as encryption is fundamentally a private act. Even though laws against encryption might exist, their reach is limited to a nation's borders and the extent of its influence. Encryption is spreading globally, enabling the anonymous transaction systems that are crucial for privacy.
For privacy to be widespread, it needs to be part of a societal consensus. People must collectively agree to use these systems for the common good. Privacy extends only as far as society's collective commitment to it. We, the modern Cypherpunks, welcome your questions, concerns, and engagement, but we remain unwavering in our mission.
The Cypherpunks of today are committed to improving network security for the sake of privacy. Let us move forward together in this endeavor.
Onward.
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